News

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

A new shallow-water azimuth thruster available in the power class up to 150kW has optimal efficiency and manoeuvrability.

27th February 2019

High-efficiency shallow-water thruster

27th February 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

Following the merger of Infoplaza BV and BMT Argoss BV in July 2018, the trading name of BMT Argoss will change to Infoplaza Marine Weather with immediate effect.

27th February 2019

Argoss name change

27th February 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

‘Lady Megan’, is a 19m Catamaran Fisheries Patrol Vessel designed and built to a demanding specification.

27th February 2019

Fisheries patrol catamaran for North Wales’ waters

27th February 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

UK power specialist Royston has completed an extensive overhaul of diesel engines on a Britannia Aggregates’ owned and operated dredger.

27th February 2019

Engine service work for Britannia Aggregates

27th February 2019

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT

A new technology that monitors electrical installations and equipment can alerting those onboard a vessel to the risk of an electrical fire long before it starts.

26th February 2019

Advance fire risk detection improves safety

26th February 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Isle Of Wight based Diverse Marine will represent SAFE Boats International’s product portfolio in the United Kingdom.

26th February 2019

SAFE representation

26th February 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

DP World PLC has acquired the holding company of P&O Ferries and P&O Ferrymasters (together P&O Ferries).

26th February 2019

P&O ferries purchased

26th February 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

Ocean Scientific International Ltd (OSIL) has produced an innovative and compact autonomous profiling winch that will operate unmanned for 30 days.

26th February 2019

Autonomous winch for USVs

26th February 2019

MONITORING & CONTROL

MONITORING & CONTROL

Tracking app for Pole Star

26th February 2019

Tracking app for Pole Star

26th February 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

St. Kitts and Nevis International Ship Registry has launched a mandatory annual Vessel Inspection Scheme to continuously improve the Safety Standards of Ships Flying the Flag of the Federation and maintain compliance…

25th February 2019

New St. Kitts vessel inspection scheme

25th February 2019

KEY DEALS

KEY DEALS

British Marine has launched a revised High Speed Passenger Vessel (HSPV) Voluntary Code of Practice which delivers a simple guide to best practice of high-speed charters, passenger sightseeing and adventure trips to…

25th February 2019

New HSPV Voluntary Code launched

25th February 2019

SHIPYARD NEWS

SHIPYARD NEWS

RIB builder Tornado has delivered two rescue boats to the Slagelese Brand and Redring which is the fire and rescue service that serve the Slagelese area of Zealand in Denmark to strengthen…

25th February 2019

Danish Fire and Rescue RIBs

25th February 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

For its latest pilot vessel, the Dutch Pilot Association (DPA) has entrusted propulsion to two MAN D2862 LE469 engines.

25th February 2019

Pilot boat field test for tier III SCR system

25th February 2019

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

INSURANCE, LEGAL & FINANCE

The London P&I Club saw further growth in its mutual owned entry following the conclusion of the recent P&I renewal season.

25th February 2019

Owned entry growth for London P&I Club

25th February 2019

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

OFFSHORE RENEWABLES

UK maritime training provider AIS Training, part of the 3T Energy Group has welcomed the latest Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Report which underlines the wind industry’s commitment to setting and following the…

25th February 2019

Rise in number of wind trainees

25th February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Greek maritime service provider Gigilinis Shipping Group has welcomed two new vessels into its fleet of tugs serving Greek ports.

22nd February 2019

TOWLINES

22nd February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Heavy lifting and transport specialist Mammoet has announced an expansion of tug and barge services in the Middle East following a strategic partnership with Astro Offshore.

22nd February 2019

Tug expansion for Mammoet in the Middle East

22nd February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Finnish towage, salvage and marine services provider Alfons Håkans has reflected on a year of renewal for the company including new tug acquisitions and disposals.

22nd February 2019

Year of renewal for Alfons Håkans

22nd February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

The European Tugowners Association (ETA) is predicting a year of opportunities for the industry but also challenges for a traditional business model under pressure.

22nd February 2019

European tug owners face industry challenges

22nd February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

Five Boluda Towage and Salvage tugs have participated in the ceremonial sailing from Cádiz of the Spanish Navy training ship ‘Juan Sebastián Elcano’ on its 91st training cruise.

22nd February 2019

Boluda send-off for Spanish training ship

22nd February 2019

TUGS & SALVAGE

TUGS & SALVAGE

This month’s round-up includes three items of news concerning orders of note with further signs of the popularity of Turkish-built tugs for UK operators.

22nd February 2019

Delivery and order round-up

22nd February 2019

SEAWORK NEWS

SEAWORK NEWS

Neptune Marine will build two EuroCarrier 2495 multipurpose workboats for Danish salvage and towage company DBB Salvage to use primarily on construction projects.

22nd February 2019

Neptune vessel order for Denmark

22nd February 2019

POWER & PROPULSION

POWER & PROPULSION

Shipowners, shipyards, manufacturers and ports have joined forces to investigate the feasibility of methanol as a sustainable alternative transport fuel in the maritime sector.

21st February 2019

Support for Green Maritime Methanol project

21st February 2019